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California patient is fourth U.S. case of new virus from China

A worker wearing a hazardous materials suit takes the temperature of a passenger at the entrance to a subway station in Beijing, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Health officials in Los Angeles County said Sunday they have confirmed another case of the virus in the United States, the fourth confirmed stateside since the outbreak began earlier this month. (Mark Schiefelbein / AP)
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Health officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed a fourth U.S. case of the new pneumonia-like virus from China.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Sunday the infected person presented themselves for care once they noticed that they were not feeling well and is currently receiving medical attention.

The person is a returning traveler from Wuhan City, China. The case comes on the heels of confirmed cases in Orange County, California, Washington state and Chicago.